A Medieval Cathedral

Inside Story

by Fiona Macdonald

Inside Story - A Medieval Cathedral takes you back in time to learn how some of the most magnificent structures in Europe were built. Through beautiful illustrations and thoroughly researched information, you will learn how Medieval cathedrals were built, what life was like for the workers, where the stone for the cathedrals was prepared, how cathedrals have evolved from the Medieval times to today, and more.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

48 pages, Hardcover

Published February 9, 2001

About the author

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools, adult education and university, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.

Reviews

[gwayle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I checked this out from the library because even though I've visited a fair number of medieval cathedrals, I've never really been interested in their architectural features or construction--until I recently started reading Henry Adam's excellent Mont Saint Michel and Chartres and realized that I was waaaay behind the terminology curve. This to say I'm not really the intended audience for this children's picture book. That said, the color illustrations in this book are nice, but the project loses something by shifting focus from the physics of construction to the laborers and social history. See Macauley's excellent Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction instead.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the illustrations and 'A Day In the Life of' sections. I'd get more of this series if I ever find them.